“It’s important to acknowledge that the vast majority of Colorado teens are making healthy choices and looking out for their friends and peers…”
EDITORIAL: Marijuana Ain’t What It Used to Be, Part Three
“New Mexico and Arizona, when they first open up, they’re going to see a rush [to open new businesses]. Our run lasted about seven years…”
Some Colorado Schools Show Higher Scores in Annual ‘Performance Ratings’
Although more schools and ratings improved overall, at the same time, more schools and districts were newly identified as low performing…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The ENIAC Effect
I just found out that computers existed… before computers existed…
OPINION: Livestock Grazing has Limitations and Poses a Serious Risk to Wilderness Areas
A collapse of native flora adversely impacts a host of co-evolved species, like deer, small mammals, birds and even pollinators…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Hurricane Idalia
Is the Gulf of Mexico beginning to reclaim the barrier island beneath man-made Clearwater Beach high-rises?
Colorado Settles Lawsuit with Roomate Matching Company
“It’s hard enough to find somewhere to live in Colorado these days without having to navigate through fake app reviews…”
OPINION: Oppenheimer’s Truth
The birthday ended sadly. Oppenheimer’s wife Kitty, alcoholically blurry and drink in hand, descended from upstairs into the entryway…
EDITORIAL: Marijuana Ain’t What It Used to Be, Part Two
“”I was trying to figure out how to make it, here in Pagosa. I come from the M&A world; Mergers and Acquisitions…”
‘Poison Pills’ in Congressional Appropriations Bills Threatening Government Shutdown?
“So [Republicans] not only have problems with these far-right message amendments, but they also have severe problems with their own caucus”…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Standard Voting Operating Procedure
I wouldn’t mind, if all the U.S. states had a shared agreement about voting. As long as I get to vote, the same number of times as everyone else…
BLM Seeks Public Input on New Plan for Recreation Management
“BLM hosted more than 81 million visitors on our public lands last fiscal year – a 40 percent increase since 2012…”
HMPRESENTLY: A Cult of Their Own
Didn’t I just hear someone on Fox, I think it was, accusing progressive folks of always sipping their Chardonnay?
Preliminary Injunction on Colorado’s Gun-Purchase Law Upheld in Federal Court
The governor’s office defended the law and criticized the judges’ decision…
Mark Your Calendar for the 2023 Mountain Chile Cha Cha
This exciting cook-off typically features about 50 participants, both amateurs and professionals, who compete for cash prizes…
Singers Welcome to Join Pagosa’s Community Choir
Our music director, Dan Burch, is a wonderful vocal coach and we provide learning tracks which you can use to practice at home…
‘Rise’ Fashion Gala Planned for September 30
Guests decked out in dressy, fashionista outfits, shoes and hats will take home the “Mountain Glam,” “Straight from Paris” and “Head and Toe” awards…
27th Annual ‘Four Corners Folk Festival’ Kicks Off Tomorrow on Reservoir Hill
Festival amenities include a late-night stage, workshops, children’s tent, food and crafts vendors, and a beer garden featuring Breckenridge and Riff Raff beers…
EDITORIAL: Marijuana Ain’t What It Used to Be, Part One
Now that it’s legal — both medical and recreational — in Colorado and several other states, a cannabis industry is thriving… in certain places…